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MELVILLE CITY CENTRE STRUCTURE PLAN ACTIVITY CENTRE STRUCTURE PLAN BOORAGOON I
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6 Melville City Centre Structure Dean Cracknell – Gavin Ponton – 26 March 2015
Plan Updated by Council 5 City of Melville City of Melville
March 2015
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RECORD OF ENDORSEMENT TABLE OF MODIFICATIONS OF STRUCTURE PLAN
CERTIFIED THAT THIS STRUCTURE PLAN WAS ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION OF THE WESTERN Modification No. Description of Modification Date Endorsed by Date Endorsed by
AUSTRALIAN PLANNING COMMISSION ON: Council WAPC
......................... 22 April 2014…………………………………… Date 1 Textual updates to Structure Plan Clauses: 5 March 2015 Not required
10.4.4.3
Signed for and on behalf of the Western Australian Planning Commission
10.4.5
10.4.6
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10.4.8
an officer of the Commission duly authorised by the Commission pursuant to section 16
10.4.10
of the Planning and Development Act 2005 for that purpose, in the presence of: 10.3.1
.................................................................................................. Witness
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And by
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MELVILLE ON
......................... 9 December 2013……………………………… Date
And
PURSUANT TO THE COUNCIL’S RESOLUTION HEREUNTO AFFIXED IN THE PRESENCE OF:
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Mayor/President,
CITY OF MELVILLE
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Chief Executive Officer,
CITY OF MELVILLE
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This Structure Plan is prepared under the provisions of the City Of Melville Community Planning Scheme
No.5
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY STRUCTURE PLAN COMPONENTS
The key design elements incorporated within the Structure Plan will include:
The Western Australian Planning Commission's (WAPC) Directions 2031 and Beyond aims to
achieve a more balanced distribution of population, dwellings and employment across the Encouragement of a range of commercial, retail, community and residential;
metropolitan area. One of its key objectives to is to concentrate growth and development in
A more suitable retail component including discount department stores,
mixed use 'activity centres' (town and city centres). Concentrating businesses, community
supermarkets and associated specialty shops;
uses and residential together can provide more vibrant, sustainable and diverse centres and
reduce the need to travel between different land uses. The co-location of complementary Main streets will connect Almondbury Road, through the City Square with Davy
activities can yield positive economic, environmental and social benefits. More diverse Street and Marmion Street;
centres are also more resilient in the face of external market forces and major urban
Marmion Street, Riseley Street and Almondbury Road - development and
changes.
redevelopment to allow for secondary active street development and act as a
State Planning Policy 4.2 - Activity Centres for Perth and Peel (SPP 4.2) requires structure transition from the high street with medium to high residential density to low density
plans to be prepared for major activity centres. The Melville City Centre is the designated residential areas beyond the Centre;
'Secondary Centre' for this region of Perth under SPP 4.2 and a major regional centre. The
The creation of public spaces particularly along the high-street;
city centre needs to provide a wide range of activities into the future, including office, retail,
community, cultural and entertainment uses to service residents within its rapidly growing Development that is focused on public spaces;
trade area. An opportunity exists to continue to encourage more mixed use and higher-
Flexibility of residential development to help encourage the redevelopment of
density residential development particularly given the high-frequency public transport links.
poorly designed sites and to increase the potential for after-hours activity; and
Landmark Buildings – Encourage the creation of suitable landmarks to frame and
STRUCTURE PLAN OBJECTIVES define the key sites.
The vision for the Structure Plan area is based on the following key objectives: The City of Melville will encourage a range of uses that will contribute to the development of
the city centre. The structure plan proposes to encourage a significant residential presence
The creation of a mixed use centre that caters for the needs of residents within the
within the centre with a range of densities and building heights. Non-retail commercial
region and provides for a suitable residential environment;
development is also encouraged to help provide a balance in day / night time activity in the
To contribute to the central sub-region employment self sufficiency targets; centre.
The development of a high street; A strong pedestrian focus will be created, with a focus on public transport links to the
Booragoon Bus Station and nearby Bull Creek Rail Station. The City and key landowners
The development of a centre that integrates with the Booragoon Bus Station;
plan to continue discussions with the Department of Transport with a view to improving the
To provide a safe and secure environment for all residents, workers and visitors; public transport patronage. Promotion of bus use is expected within the shopping centre.
A focus on built form and performance based outcomes with an emphasis on The primary commercial focus of the centre will be the range of uses within the Garden City
contemporary architecture; and Shopping Centre and along the proposed high street. Active land uses such as shops,
community facilities, cafes and restaurants with other commercial and residential uses above
To provide for developments that can incorporate energy efficient design, effective
will be encouraged. This is expected to create a lively streetscape and a pedestrian friendly
waste disposal and reduction and water conservation.
environment.
The improvements to the shopping centre will ensure that the centre remains one of the key
retail locations within the Perth Metropolitan Region. The integration of additional uses is
expected to improve the night time activity and will result in the centre become a true activity
centre.
The Melville City Centre is expected to improve its land use diversity in accordance with the
objectives of SPP 4.2. The intensity of the Melville City Centre is anticipated to improve
dramatically, and the number of residential dwellings is expected to exceed the targets set in
SPP4.2.
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Ultimately the centre is expected to have strong residential and retail components, along with Urban Form
improved eating and entertainment, civic, and office functions. Given the constraints the
Development of an attractive high street, including a town square/piazza;
centre faces, this is a very positive outcome for the city centre and the local community.
Improved integration between Wireless Hill and centre;
It is also proposed that significant improvements to the surrounding road infrastructure will
occur as part of the development of the centre. It is expected that these upgrades will Improved overall building appearance, particularly the retail component, which will
improve the level of service of the intersections beyond what is experienced today. be partly screened by the new mixed use sleaving developments;
Consolidation and intensification of buildings and uses within the Core;
KEY BENEFITS OF STRUCTURE PLAN Transition of built form to ensure integration with residential properties outside the
The key benefits of the Structure Plan are: structure plan boundaries;
Activity Resource Conservation
Improvements to drainage capture and disposal, that reduces the reliance on the
Inclusion of a greater mix of uses including after business hours activity;
City’s infrastructure;
Likely redevelopment of the Library and community space;
Inclusion of provisions requiring environmentally sensitive development;
Improved retail offer, that will ensure that the centre stays relevant;
Additional landscaping, particularly throughout the high street and town
Increased eating and entertainment opportunities; square/piazza
Likely improvements to the cinemas; Additional employment opportunities, above the employment targets of Directions
Increased residential, including 120 dwellings built as part of first stage. Ultimately 2031 and Beyond and the Central Metropolitan Perth Sub-regional Strategy which
the amount of residential development will exceed the Central Metropolitan Perth will improve the centre’s employment self sustainability;
Sub-regional Strategy and SPP4.2 targets; Co-ordinated approach to State Government by landowner(s) and Council in an
Consideration of the other centres within Melville; effort to improve public transport.
Movement
Better integration of public transport infrastructure with retail and commercial uses;
Improvements to the existing bus station, with direct access planned to the retail
component;
Improvements to pedestrian paths and connections within the centre;
Inclusion of end of trip facilities and bicycle parking/storage areas;
Improved parking layout and provision, including park assist;
Co-ordination and rationalisation of access to the surrounding streets;
Significant upgrades to a large number of intersections which will include
improvements for pedestrian access;
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CONTENTS
RECORD OF ENDORSEMENT .................................................................................. ii 2.3.1 Biodiversity and Natural Area Assets............................................................... 25
2.3.2 Vegetation ....................................................................................................... 25
Table of Modifications of Structure Plan ...................................................................... ii
2.3.3 Landform and Soils ......................................................................................... 25
Executive Summary ................................................................................................... iii 2.3.3.1 Landform ............................................................................................................... 25
2.3.3.2 Soils ...................................................................................................................... 25
STATUTORY SECTION
2.3.4 Groundwater and Surface Water ..................................................................... 25
1. Structure Plan Area.......................................................................................................1 2.3.5 Heritage........................................................................................................... 25
2. Structure Plan Content ..................................................................................................1 2.3.6 Services .......................................................................................................... 25
3. Interpretations and Relationship with the Scheme ........................................................1 2.3.6.1 Water..................................................................................................................... 25
4. 2.3.6.2 Sewer .................................................................................................................... 25
Operation ......................................................................................................................1
5. 2.3.6.3 Electricity ............................................................................................................... 25
General Centre Objectives ............................................................................................1
2.3.6.4 Telecommunications ............................................................................................. 25
6. Structure Plan ...............................................................................................................2
2.3.6.5 Gas........................................................................................................................ 25
7. Land Use Permissibility .................................................................................................3
2.4 Historical Context ....................................................................................................... 26
8. Permitted Retail and Non-Retail Commercial Floorspace Area .....................................5
2.5 Planning framework.................................................................................................... 26
9. Staging .........................................................................................................................5
2.5.1 Regional Context ............................................................................................. 26
10. Minimum Development Standards ................................................................................5
2.5.1.1 Metropolitan Region Scheme (MRS) .................................................................... 26
11. Design Principles for the Precincts................................................................................9 2.5.1.2 Directions 2031 and Beyond ................................................................................. 27
12. Townscape / Edge Treatments ................................................................................... 11 2.5.1.3 Central Metropolitan Perth Sub-Regional Strategy ............................................... 27
2.5.1.4 State Planning Policy 4.2 (SPP 4.2)...................................................................... 27
EXPLANATORY SECTION
2.5.2 Local Context .................................................................................................. 27
01 Planning Background ........................................................................................ 21 2.5.2.1 City of Melville - Community Planning Scheme No. 5 ........................................... 27
1.1 Introduction and Purpose ............................................................................................ 21 2.5.2.2 City of Melville Community Planning Scheme No. 5 Amendment No. 67 ............. 29
1.2 Process....................................................................................................................... 21 2.5.2.3 City of Melville Community Planning Scheme No. 5 Amendment No. 68 ............. 29
1.2.1 Centre Core Landowners ................................................................................. 21 2.5.2.4 City of Melville Local Commercial Strategy ........................................................... 29
1.2.2 Centre Frame Landowners............................................................................... 21 2.5.2.5 City of Melville Draft Local Planning Strategy ....................................................... 30
02 Centre Context.................................................................................................. 22 2.5.2.6 City of Melville Local Planning Policy – City Centre Frame Precinct Design
Guidelines ............................................................................................................. 30
2.1 Location ...................................................................................................................... 22
03 Activity ............................................................................................................... 31
2.2 Existing Improvements ................................................................................................ 22
3.1 Centre Function .......................................................................................................... 31
2.2.1 Garden City Shopping Centre .......................................................................... 22
2.2.2 Public Transport Facilities ................................................................................ 22 3.1.1 Retail Hierarchy ............................................................................................... 31
3.1.1.1 Sub-Regional Demand .......................................................................................... 31
2.2.3 Civic ................................................................................................................. 22
3.1.1.2 District Demand..................................................................................................... 31
2.2.4 Commercial...................................................................................................... 22
2.2.5 Open Space ..................................................................................................... 22 3.1.1.3 Melville City Centre ............................................................................................... 32
2.2.6 Residential ....................................................................................................... 22 3.1.2 Current and Future Economic Maturity ............................................................ 33
2.2.7 Education ......................................................................................................... 22 3.2 Policy Goals ............................................................................................................... 34
2.2.8 Other Surrounding Land Uses.......................................................................... 22 3.2.1 Directions 2031 ............................................................................................... 34
2.3 Site Conditions and Constraints .................................................................................. 25 3.2.2 SPP 4.2: Activity Centres for Perth and Peel ................................................... 34
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3.3 Employment ................................................................................................................ 35 4.6 Road Improvements ................................................................................................... 54
3.3.1 Location and Context ....................................................................................... 35 4.6.1 Riseley Street / Garden City Access ................................................................ 54
3.3.2 Population Projections ..................................................................................... 36 4.6.2 Riseley Street / Marmion Street ....................................................................... 55
3.3.3 Employment Targets ........................................................................................ 36 4.6.3 Marmion Street / Bus Station Access .............................................................. 55
3.3.4 Melville City Centre (Booragoon) Secondary Centre Employment.................... 36 4.6.4 Marmion Street / Andrea Lane......................................................................... 55
3.3.4.1 Current Employment .............................................................................................. 36 4.6.5 Davy Street / Garden City ................................................................................ 56
3.3.4.2 Future Employment ............................................................................................... 37 4.6.6 Almondbury Road ............................................................................................ 56
3.3.4.3 Conclusion ............................................................................................................. 38 4.6.7 Almondbury Road / Coomoora Road / Riseley Street ...................................... 56
3.4 Retail Floorspace ........................................................................................................ 38 4.6.8 Canning Highway / Riseley Street ................................................................... 57
3.4.1 Main Trade Area .............................................................................................. 38 4.6.9 Canning Highway / Dunkley Avenue/ Norma Road .......................................... 57
3.4.1.1 Current Expenditure .............................................................................................. 39 4.6.10 North Lake Road / Marmion Street .................................................................. 57
3.4.1.2 Future Expenditure ................................................................................................ 39 4.6.11 Leach Highway / Riseley Street ....................................................................... 58
3.4.2 Trends ............................................................................................................. 40 05 Urban Form ....................................................................................................... 59
3.4.2.1 Online Retail .......................................................................................................... 40 5.1 Urban Structure and Built Form .................................................................................. 59
3.4.2.2 Deregulation of Retail Trading Hours .................................................................... 40 5.1.1 Principles and Opportunities ............................................................................ 59
3.4.2.3 International Retailers & Larger Tenancy Footprints ............................................. 40 5.1.1.1 Character .............................................................................................................. 59
3.4.3 Proposed Expansion ........................................................................................ 41 5.1.1.2 Opportunities ......................................................................................................... 59
3.5 Office Floorspace ........................................................................................................ 41 5.1.2 Precincts ......................................................................................................... 60
3.6 Other Floorspace ........................................................................................................ 42 5.1.2.1 Core – Garden City ............................................................................................... 61
3.7 Housing ...................................................................................................................... 42 5.1.2.2 Core – Lakeside .................................................................................................... 61
3.7.1 Proposed Residential Outcomes ...................................................................... 43 5.1.2.3 Core – High Street ................................................................................................ 61
3.7.2 Special Residential .......................................................................................... 43 5.1.2.4 Frame .................................................................................................................... 61
3.7.3 Trigger / First Stage ......................................................................................... 43 5.1.3 Land Use ......................................................................................................... 62
3.7.4 Outside the Centre Boundary ........................................................................... 43 5.1.4 Legibility .......................................................................................................... 62
3.8 Summary .................................................................................................................... 43 5.1.5 Building Envelope ............................................................................................ 65
5.1.5.1 Occupant Amenity ................................................................................................. 65
04 Movement ......................................................................................................... 44
5.1.5.2 Adaptability............................................................................................................ 65
4.1 Regional Perspective .................................................................................................. 45 5.1.5.3 Roofs ..................................................................................................................... 65
4.2 Public Transport .......................................................................................................... 46 5.1.5.4 Private Open Space .............................................................................................. 66
4.3 Pedestrian & Cycling Movement ................................................................................. 48 5.1.6 Heights ............................................................................................................ 66
4.3.1 Pedestrian........................................................................................................ 48 5.1.7 Landmarks ...................................................................................................... 66
4.3.2 Cycling ............................................................................................................. 49 5.2 Public Spaces ............................................................................................................ 68
4.4 Vehicle Movement ...................................................................................................... 51 5.2.1 Provision and Character .................................................................................. 68
4.4.1 Traffic Analysis and Volumes ........................................................................... 51 5.2.2 Microclimate in public spaces .......................................................................... 68
4.4.2 Hierarchy and Function .................................................................................... 51 5.2.3 Natural Area Assets......................................................................................... 68
4.4.3 Freight ............................................................................................................. 51 5.2.4 Landscape....................................................................................................... 68
4.4.4 Road Safety ..................................................................................................... 52 5.3 Street Interface / Edge Treatments ............................................................................. 69
4.5 Parking ....................................................................................................................... 52 5.3.1 Active Edge ..................................................................................................... 70
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5.3.2 Semi-Active Edge ............................................................................................ 70
5.3.3 Aesthetic Edge ................................................................................................. 71
5.3.4 Open Space Edge............................................................................................ 71
5.3.5 Structure Plan Edge ......................................................................................... 72
5.3.6 Key Streets ...................................................................................................... 72
5.3.6.1 Boundary Streets (Almondbury, Davy, Riseley, Marmion) .................................... 72
5.3.6.2 High Street............................................................................................................. 72
5.3.7 Building Setbacks ............................................................................................ 73
06 Resource Conservation .................................................................................... 74
6.1 Directions 2031 ........................................................................................................... 74
6.2 Transport .................................................................................................................... 74
6.3 Energy ........................................................................................................................ 74
6.4 Materials and Waste ................................................................................................... 75
6.5 Ecological Sustainable Development and Green Building Principles ........................... 75
6.6 Landscaping ............................................................................................................... 75
6.7 Embellishing Local Identity and Sense of Place .......................................................... 75
6.8 Water Management .................................................................................................... 75
07 IMPLEMENTATION .......................................................................................... 76
7.1 Collaboration............................................................................................................... 76
7.2 Staging and Monitoring ............................................................................................... 76
7.3 Use of Conditions ....................................................................................................... 76
7.4 Planning Obligations and Incentives ........................................................................... 77
TECHNICAL APPENDICIES
APPENDIX ONE – Structure Plan Checklist
APPENDIX TWO – Traffic and Transport Assessment
APENDIX THREE – Retail / Economic Assessment
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PART ONE STATUTORY SECTION
3.7 Any other provision, standard or requirement of Part One of the structure plan that is not
1. Structure Plan Area otherwise contained in the Scheme, shall apply to the structure plan area as though it is
This structure plan shall apply to the Melville City Centre, Booragoon being the land contained within the incorporated into the Scheme, and shall be binding and enforceable to the same extent as if part
inner edge of the line denoting the structure plan boundary on the structure plan map (Plan 1). of the Scheme.
3.8 Part Two of this structure plan and all appendices are to be used as a reference only to generally
2. Structure Plan Content clarify and guide interpretation and implementation of Part One.
This structure plan comprises:
2.1 Part One - Statutory section
4. Operation
This structure plan shall come into operation on the day it is endorsed by the Western Australian Planning
This section contains the structure plan map and statutory planning provisions and Commission (WAPC).
requirements.
2.2 Part Two – Non-statutory (explanatory) section 5. General Centre Objectives
The following sets out the objectives for the structure plan area.
This section to be used as a reference guide to interpret and justify the implementation of Part
One. The Melville City Centre will be an attractive, diverse, high intensity mixed use place, primarily for
residential, recreation, civic and shopping functions, that the community want to visit and enjoy during both
2.3 Appendices – Technical reports and supporting plans and maps. the day and in the evening.
The Centre will also provide opportunities for employment and encourage connections to the other major
3. Interpretations and Relationship with the Scheme employment areas within the greater Melville region.
3.1 Unless otherwise specified in this part, the words and expressions used in this structure plan
shall have the respective meanings given to them in the City of Melville Community Planning Activity
Scheme No.5 (the Scheme) including any amendments gazetted thereto.
5.1 Concentrate non-residential development within the centre core.
3.2 The structure plan map (Plan 1) outlines land use, zones and reserves applicable within the
5.2 Improve the maturity of the Centre, by promoting a concentrated range of community, housing,
structure plan area. The zones and reserves designated under this structure plan apply to the
office, retail and entertainment choices to meet the needs of the municipality and adjoining areas,
land within it as if the zones and reserves were incorporated into the Scheme.
and providing a commercially achievable outcome for all parties.
3.3 Pursuant to Part 10 of the Scheme the provisions, standards and requirements specified under
5.3 Enable the growth of the retail component to allow for a high quality retail experience while
Part One of this Structure Plan shall have the same force and effect as if it were a provision,
maintaining the centre’s role as a regional specialised retail destination.
standard or requirement of the Scheme.
5.4 Encourage local employment and business opportunities, whilst complementing the Canning
3.4 Provisions contained in Sections 3, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12 are intended to vary the Scheme. In the
Bridge, Riseley Centre and Murdoch employment nodes.
event of there being any variations or conflict between these provisions, standards or
requirements and the provisions, standards or requirements of the Scheme, then the provisions, 5.5 Encourage those uses such as entertainment and hospitality that are likely to extend the period
standards or requirements of this structure plan shall prevail. In respect to all other matters the of activity within the centre.
Scheme prevails over a structure plan in the event of any inconsistency between them.
5.6 Provide for improved community and cultural facilities, which are well integrated into the centre
3.5 The following design elements of the Residential Design Codes do not apply within the structure core and high-street.
plan area unless otherwise specified:
5.7 Promote greater housing density and a variety of housing types within the centre, with a
3.5.1 Housing Density Requirements (with the exception of the Centre Frame Precinct, as managed interface to the existing surrounding residential areas.
shown on the structure plan map, which has an applicable zoning of R 100);
5.8 Encourage the progressive redevelopment of the residential properties in the Centre Frame
3.5.2 Site Coverage; Precinct.
3.5.3 Plot Ratio; 5.9 Create a structure and land use control framework that will facilitate land use change over time,
3.5.4 Open Space Requirements; and in a staged manner.
3.5.5 Building Height Requirements.
3.6 Unless otherwise specified within Part One, the City’s Planning Policies do not apply to the
structure plan area.
MELVILLE CITY CENTRE STRUCTURE PLAN BOORAGOON 26/03/2015 1Movement 6.5 Prior to the determination of an application to commence development, other than a change of
use, within the Centre Core, identified on Plan 1, suitable agreed Acceptable Development
5.10 Create strategic links between Canning Bridge, Riseley Centre, and the Murdoch Specialised
standards are to be developed to the satisfaction of the City.
Centre, along with links to other key centres such as Curtin University, central Perth, and
Fremantle. 6.6 The agreed Acceptable Development standards shall illustrate the preferred way of meeting the
Performance Criteria, although the City may support alternative methods of meeting the
5.11 Encourage the integration and better use of the bus station.
performance criteria.
5.12 Improve local public transport connections.
6.7 The City is required to determine the agreed Acceptable Development standards within 60 days
5.13 Appropriately manage traffic, parking and accessibility issues with a particular focus on improving of lodgement by an applicant.
walking, cycling and public transport accessibility, whilst also allowing for vehicular access.
5.14 Provide parking areas in locations that allows co-ordinated access and strong pedestrian
connectivity.
Urban Form
5.15 Deliver a pedestrian-friendly, active, vibrant and commercially successful ‘high-street’ as an
integral component of the city centre.
5.16 Facilitate viable, enduring and high quality development, along with encouraging building designs
to present well to street frontages, address the high-street and public spaces.
5.17 Ensure that building heights provide for intensive development in the Centre Core with an
appropriate transition to the surrounding residential areas.
5.18 Maximise opportunities for passive surveillance.
5.19 Provide opportunities to integrate signage with buildings.
5.20 Facilitate the inclusion of high quality and active spaces.
5.21 Encourage local landmarks, landscape and street trees to improve legibility and amenity.
5.22 Recognise Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles as a tool to create a safe
and enjoyable pedestrian experience.
Resource Conservation
5.23 Encourage the use of Environmental Sustainable Development principles.
5.24 Consider solar passive design principles in the detailed design of buildings.
5.25 Encourage water efficiency.
5.26 Encourage resource conservation.
6. Structure Plan
6.1 The structure plan is divided into two major components being:
6.1.1 Centre Core
6.1.2 Centre Frame
6.2 The Centre Core includes a number of precincts, the boundaries of which are not absolutely
defined, but generally reflect the structure plan map (Plan 1).
6.3 The Centre Frame includes a number of precincts, the boundaries of which are defined by the
structure plan map (Plan 1).
6.4 New development is required to satisfy the Minimum Development Requirements specified in
Part 10 and Design Principles (performance criteria) specified in Parts 11 and 12.
MELVILLE CITY CENTRE STRUCTURE PLAN BOORAGOON 26/03/2015 2USE CLASSES Centre Core Centre Core Centre Core Centre Frame
7. Land Use Permissibility
(Garden City) (High Street) (Lakeside)
7.1 Land use permissibility for the Centre Core and Centre Frame is to be in accordance with Table
1. Medical Centre P P P A
TABLE 1 – Land Use Permissibility Motor Vehicle Repair A** X X X
Motor Vehicle Wash D D A X
USE CLASSES Centre Core Centre Core Centre Core Centre Frame
(Garden City) (High Street) (Lakeside) Motor Vehicle Wrecking X X X X
Aged or Dependent Persons Dwelling P P P P Motor Vehicle, Boat or Caravan Sales X X X X
Auction Premises X X X X Multiple Dwelling P P P P
Bed and Breakfast D D D D Night Club X A X X
Betting Agency D D D X Office P P P D
Car Park D D D X Place of Public worship D D D A
Child Care Premises P P P D Reception Centre D D D X
Cinema / Theatre P P A X Recreation – Private P P P A
Civic Uses P P P D Residential Building D D D D
Community Purposes P P P D Restaurant / Cafe P P D A
Consulting Rooms P P P D Restricted Premises X X X X
Convenience Store P P D* X Service Station X X X X
Educational Establishment P P P A Shop P P D* X
Exhibition Centre P P D D Showroom D D D X
Family Day Care P P P P Single Bedroom Dwelling P P P P
Fast Food Outlet P P D X Single House X X D P
Funeral Parlour X A A A Small Bar D D X X
Garden Centre X D D X Storage D D D X
Grouped Dwelling D D P P Tavern A D X X
Health Centre P P P A Telecommunications Infrastructure (TI) D D A X
Home Business D D D D Trade Display X X X X
Home Occupation D D D D Veterinary Centre A A A X
Home Office P P P P Warehouse X X X X
Home Store D D D* A Other uses not listed above D D D D
Hospital A A A A
Hotel D D D X * Note – The Lakeside Precinct is not intended to accommodate significant retail development,
however small scale retail may be considered at the discretion of the City with a general
Industry - Cottage X X X D maximum tenancy size of 300m2.
Industry - General X X X X
** Note – Motor Vehicle Repair may be considered where incidental to the predominate use and
Industry - Hazardous X X X X appropriately separated from residential uses.
Industry - Light X X X X
Industry - Noxious X X X X
Industry - Service X D D X
Market P P P X
MELVILLE CITY CENTRE STRUCTURE PLAN BOORAGOON 26/03/2015 37.2 The symbols used in the cross reference in Table 1 have the following meanings — Exhibition Centre
‘P’ means that the use is permitted by the Scheme providing the use complies with the means premises used for the display, or display and sale, of materials of an artistic, cultural or
relevant development standards and the requirements of the Scheme; historical nature, and includes a museum or art gallery;
‘D’ means that the use is not permitted unless the City has exercised its discretion by Family Day Care
granting planning approval;
means a child care service provided by an individual at a place where:
‘A’ means that the use is not permitted unless the City has exercised its discretion by
(a) The individual providing the service lives; and
granting planning approval after giving special notice in accordance with the Scheme;
(b) None of the children to whom the service is provided live.
‘X’ means a use that is not permitted by the Scheme.
Fast Food Outlet
7.3 A change in land use is permitted without a requirement for planning approval, where:
means premises used for the preparation, sale and serving of food or beverages to customers
7.3.1 the change is from a P use to another P use, where the use complies with the
in a form ready to be eaten without further preparation, primarily off the premises, but does not
relevant objectives and development standards applicable under the Scheme and
include a lunch bar.
structure plan;
Grouped Dwelling
7.3.2 The change is from a previously approved D or A use to a P use where the use
complies with the relevant objectives and development standards applicable under As defined in the Residential Design Codes.
the Scheme and structure plan; or
Home Store
7.3.3 the change is to an incidental use that does not change the predominant use of the
means any shop with a net lettable area not exceeding 100 square metres attached to a
land, and complies with all of the relevant objectives and development standards
dwelling and which is operated by a person resident in the dwelling
applicable under the Scheme and structure plan.
Industry - Cottage
7.4 There is no requirement for additional car parking to be provided if a change from a commercial
or retail land use to another commercial or retail land use is proposed in the Centre Core means a trade or light industry producing arts and crafts goods which does not fall within the
precincts and no additional Net Lettable Area (NLA) floorspace is proposed. definition of a home occupation and which:
7.5 Notwithstanding planning approval may be required for any building or other development work (a) does not cause injury to or adversely affect the amenity of the neighbourhood;
that is proposed, pursuant to clause 7.1 of the Scheme.
(b) where operated in a residential zone, does not employ any person other than a member of
7.6 The proponent is required to advise the City of a change of use that is permitted without a the occupier’s household;
requirement for planning approval, in accordance with clause 7.3 above, for information
(c) is conducted in an out-building which is compatible with the principal uses to which land in
purposes.
the zone in which it is located may be put;
7.7 Unless otherwise defined in the Scheme or Residential Design Codes the following (d) does not occupy an area in excess of 50 square metres; and
interpretations apply:
(e) does not display a sign exceeding 0.2 square metres in area.
Bed and Breakfast
Multiple Dwelling
means a dwelling, used by a resident of the dwelling, to provide accommodation for
persons away from their normal place of residence on a short-term commercial basis and As defined in the Residential Design Codes.
includes the provision of breakfast; for not more than four (4) adults or one family in an Single Bedroom Dwelling
establishment containing a maximum of two (2) guest bedrooms and one (1) guest
bathrooms, located under the main roof of the dwelling. As defined in the Residential Design Codes.
Child Care Premise Single House
means premises from which a child care service, which has the same meaning as the As defined in the Residential Design Codes.
Child Care Services Act 2007 is provided, which means the provision of a service for Small Bar
casual, part-time or day-to-day care of a child or children under 13 years of age (or such
other age as may be prescribed for the proposes of the Act) that is provided: means premises licensed as a small bar under the Liquor Control Act 1988 and used to sell
liquor for consumption on the premises but not including the sale of packaged liquor; and with
(a) For payment or reward, whether directly or indirectly through payment or reward for the number of persons who may be on the premises limited to a maximum of 120.
some other service; or
Telecommunications Infrastructure
(b) As a benefit of employment; or
means land used to accommodate any part of the infrastructure of a telecommunications
(c) As an ancillary service to a commercial or recreation activity. network and includes any line, equipment, apparatus, tower, antenna, tunnel, duct, hole, pit or
other structure used, or for use in or in connection with, a telecommunications network.
MELVILLE CITY CENTRE STRUCTURE PLAN BOORAGOON 26/03/2015 49.2 In addition to clause 9.1 above, residential dwellings at a ratio of 2 dwellings per 1,000m2 of
8. Permitted Retail and Non-Retail Commercial Floorspace Area
additional retail NLA floorspace are to be provided within the structure plan area. Construction of
8.1 The retail floorspace limits as outlined in the City Centre Precinct (CC) in Part 4 of the Scheme
the dwellings shall have commenced prior to the end of 2018 or at the commencement of
shall not apply, and the amount of shop-retail floorspace (excluding eating and entertainment
operation of the additional retail floorspace, whichever is the later.
uses) within the structure plan shall not exceed 120,000m2 Net Lettable Area (NLA), unless
otherwise approved by the Commission and the City. 9.3 In addition to clause 9.1 above, the peripheral road and intersection upgrades as outlined in Plan
6 and Table 3 are required to be completed within 5 years of the commencement of operation of
8.2 The amount of non-retail commercial floorspace (excluding eating and entertainment uses) within
the retail floorspace expansions. The landowner of the retail development is to either, prior to the
the structure plan should not exceed 55,000m2 NLA, unless otherwise approved by the
commencement of operation of the retail floorspace mentioned above provide a contribution to
Commission and the City.
the City (so that the City can undertake the construction), or undertake the works within this
8.3 For the purposes of this structure plan, NLA shop/retail floorspace is defined as per the Scheme, period. (Although the extent and staging of works should be subject to a re-assessment should
but also excludes: there be a significant reduction in the amount of proposed retail floorspace developed).
8.3.1 loading and storage areas; 9.4 In relation to 9.1.4 above, the City will vary this requirement where the applicant does not control
all the land and / or commercial agreements haven’t been reached for the development of the
8.3.2 any children’s play area and/or equipment; and land not under the applicant’s control.
8.3.3 all areas (including any seating areas) associated with eating and entertainment uses. 9.5 Prior to the approval of any application to commence major development, a legal agreement,
8.4 Prior to consideration of proposals for major development which exceeds the shop-retail supported by a caveat on title, is to be entered into by the applicant with the City and the WAPC
floorspace area identified in clause 8.1, the responsible authority will require the preparation of a to ensure that the residential dwellings are constructed in accordance with Clause 9.2.
Retail Sustainability Assessment (or similar), in accordance with SPP 4.2. Where the City and the 9.6 The development of the high street, residential, commercial, community or mixed-use
Commission determine that the proposal substantially changes the intent or form of the structure development may occur prior to the staging identified in 9.1 and 9.2 above, with completed
plan, an amendment to the structure plan will be required prior to consideration of the proposal. floorspace being included in the allowances for subsequent additions to shop-retail or non-retail
8.5 Prior to consideration of proposals for major strategic office development(s) which exceeds the commercial floorspace.
non-retail commercial floorspace area identified in clause 8.2, the responsible authority will
require the preparation of a suitable Floorspace Demand Assessment, that determines whether 10. Minimum Development Standards
there is an undesirable impact on the provision of similar floorspace within the Murdoch, Riseley This structure plan has minimum (or mandatory) development standards that apply across the
and Canning Bridge Activity Centres. Where the City and the Commission determine that the entire structure plan area unless otherwise noted (Part 10). In addition, there are also Design
proposal substantially changes the intent or form of the structure plan, an amendment to the Principles (performance criteria) (Parts 11 and 12) to further inform future development in each
structure plan will be required prior to consideration of the proposal. precinct.
10.1 Movement
9. Staging
9.1 Except as otherwise provided in clause 9.6 or agreed by the City, where an application is made 10.1.1 The high street, town square/piazza and principal pedestrian connections are to be
to construct an additional 5,000m2 or more of shop-retail floorspace in the Centre Core, the generally consistent with the locations shown on Plan 4. Additional suitable
following elements shall be provided prior to, or as part of, any application for approval to connections may be considered as part of a development application(s).
commence major development that would result in additional shop retail NLA within the Centre
10.1.2 Vehicular crossovers to lots within the Centre Core adjoining Marmion Street, Riseley
Core:
Street and Almondbury Road are to be generally consistent with the designated
9.1.1 The entire high street vehicular and pedestrian connection vehicular crossover locations shown on Plan 1. Additional suitable connections may
be considered as part of the development application(s) where accompanied by
9.1.2 The new town square / piazza; supporting traffic analysis demonstrating its suitability, to the satisfaction of the City.
9.1.3 The mixed use community facility / library (should the location of the proposed high 10.1.3 The minimum provision of a footpath on both sides of all new streets, unless
street impact on the current library location); otherwise designated on Plan 4.
9.1.4 100% of the buildings surrounding the town square / piazza and fronting both sides of 10.1.4 Detailed drawings outlining the location and design of the high street are to be
the core of the high street; included as part of any development application for major development within the
9.1.5 At least 2,000 m² of non-retail commercial floorspace; and Garden City and High Street Precincts.
9.1.6 The critical road and intersection upgrades as outlined in Plan 5 and Table 2 10.1.5 Parking for non-residential uses is to be provided at a maximum rate of 5 bays per
(Although the extent and staging of works should be subject to a re-assessment 100m2 of NLA floorspace.
should there be a significant reduction in the amount of proposed retail floorspace The City may determine a lesser rate for a particular land use(s), having regard for
developed). the existing parking ratios within the Scheme or a parking demand study.
10.1.6 Parking for residential components of development is to be in accordance with the R-
Codes or at the City’s discretion.
MELVILLE CITY CENTRE STRUCTURE PLAN BOORAGOON 26/03/2015 510.1.7 Large Development Applications shall be accompanied by a suitable Transport Plan. Table 3 – Peripheral Road Upgrades
The Transport Plan is to including a Pedestrian and Cycling Access Plan, Parking
Management Plan, Freight and Servicing Plan and a Public Transport Improvement Intersections General Extent of Works
Plan,
P1 Riseley Street & Canning To be determined.
10.1.8 The following road and intersection upgrades, as detailed in Part 2 of the structure Highway Minimum requirement to be the closure of
plan report, summarised in Tables 2 & 3 and shown on Plans 5 & 6 are required for access from the north except for left turn only,
major retail development(s) in accordance with clause 9.1.6 and 9.3. (The extent and and modification to traffic signals.
staging of works should be subject to a re-assessment should there be a significant
P2 Riseley Street & Leach Highway Additional right turn lane on Riseley Street
reduction in the amount of proposed retail floorspace developed).
towards Leach Highway
Extension of left turn lane on Riseley Street
towards Leach Highway
Table 2 – Critical Road Upgrades
Extension of right turn pocket on Leach
Intersections General Extent of Works Highway.
P3 Marmion Street & North Lake Minor modifications to line-marking and traffic
C1 Almondbury Road & new High To be determined
Street Road signals
Suitable agreed intersection
P4 Canning Highway & Norma Road Installation of new traffic signals
C2 Almondbury Road & Car park New round-about
Entry/Exit (west)
C3 Almondbury Road & Car park New round-about * Note – The construction timing of some critical road upgrades may be dependent on the
Entry/Exit (east) staging of the development of the retail expansion.
C4 Riseley Street, Coomoora Road& Intersection Upgrades
Almondbury Road
C5 Riseley Street & Minor Eastern Closure and reinstatement
Shopping Centre Entry / Exit
C6 Riseley Street & Main Eastern Removal of internal round-about and installation
Shopping Centre Entry / Exit of connected traffic signals
Extension of right turn pocket on Riseley Street
C7 Riseley Street Bus Station Entry / Closure of entry for buses travelling south, to be
Exit reconfigured as an exit to the north.
C8 Riseley Street & Marmion Street Construction of addition north bound lane.
C9 Marmion Street Bus Station Entry Closure of entry for general public
/ Exit
C10 Marmion Street & Andrea Lane Re-location and installation of traffic signals
C11 Marmion Street & Davy Street Minor modifications to signals and line-marking
C12 Davy Street & new High Street Re-location of round-about
* Note – The construction timing of some critical road upgrades may be dependent on the
staging of the development of the retail expansion.
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